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NIH AREA Grant for Undergraduate Biomedical Research Enhancement

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) to support biomedical research at undergraduate-focused institutions. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Eligible Applicants: - Public and private institutions of higher education awarding baccalaureate science degrees - Minority-serving institutions (e.g., Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISISs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, TCCUs) - Institutions must have received no more than $6 million per year in NIH support in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years - Products/Services Requested: - Support for small-scale biomedical research projects - Investigator-initiated mechanistic and/or minimal risk clinical trials (not requiring FDA oversight, low risk) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on providing research experiences for undergraduate students - Projects must enhance the research environment at eligible institutions - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research activities - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (contracting office) - No product line items or specific equipment purchases are included in this opportunity

Description

This funding opportunity supports small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, focusing on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. The award supports investigator-initiated mechanistic and/or minimal risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight and have low risks of physical or psychological harm. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, as well as certain minority-serving institutions.

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